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The Geringer Family Tree


by James Gross




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This page is dedicated to the memory
of Jacob Geringer and the Kramer daughters who never made it to America...


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The Geringer family origionated from the town of
Zaleshchiki, Austria, now part of Ukraine. Zaleshchiki
is located at the following coordinates:
48*38'/25*44' It is located 45 km NNW of Chernovtsy
Family History:
The Geringer family ran a "Kretchmer" or waystation in Zalescikia on a main road to Lemburg. They would rest the horses and repair their shoes. This led to the Geringers knowledge of tin and metal works.
The Geringer Family Tree by James Gross The Geringer family origionated from the town of Zaleshchiki, Austria, now part of Poland. Zaleshchiki is located at the following coordinates: 48*38'/25*44' It is located 45 km NNW of Chernovtsy Family History: The Geringer family ran a Kretchmer or waystation in Zalescikia on a main road to Lemburg. They would rest the horses and repair their shoes. This led to the Geringers knowledge of tin and metal works. My direct family is ISRAEL Geringer tree. I have known relatives in my Isaac Geringer tree. I have known relatives in my SCHROEM Geringer tree. I have also found Schroem Geringer relatives in my Gerringer/Altman tree. **Zaida Geringer b. Zalescikia, Austria, There were 2 known brothers: #I Reb Moishe Geringer #II Isaac Geringer --------------------------- #I Reb Moishe Naftil Geringer m. Lena Moishe b. Zalescikia, Austria, m. in Zalescikia, Austria, I. Reb Moishe Geringer had 5 known children: A. Louis Geringer B. Gedalia Geringer C. Isaac Geringer D. Rachael (Geringer) Kramer E. Jacob Geringer A. Louis Green m wife#1, m wife #2 Sarah Haimowitz info: owned roofing business in Phila, fell off roof 1912 Sarah came from Berlin with Leopold. No info on wife #1 1. Leopold Green m. Rose (Lebin) 2. Reba (Green) m Dr. Nathan Steinberg 3. Rose (Green) m Dr. Morton Medvene 4. Martin Green m Myrtle(Cohen) 5. Fannie (Green) m #1 Benjamin Ziegerman,m #2 Henry Dubois 6. Mary Green B. Gedalia "Dolly" Geringer m Fanny (Freida) Rosenthal info: owned Central Sheet Metal Works,roofing business 1. Infant boy died at birth,1908 2. Infant boy died at birth few years later 3. Meyer Geringer m Mirium 4. Sylvia (Geringer) m Max Eckstein C. Isidor/Isaac Geringer m Gussie 1 Morris Geringer info: society photographer,name on stone is Isaac 2. Henrietta "Yetta" (Geringer) m Irving Knobe 3. Florence (Geringer) m Judge Stanley Fuld 4. Mildred "Milda" (Geringer) m #1____Freund, m #2 Murray Galsband D. Rachael (Geringer) and Solomon Kramer info: lived in NYC on 180th street,Solomon over 1932, Rachael over 1940,Buried Mt Zion Cem,NYC. 1. Max Kramer m Anna (Cohen) info: Anna's mother and Rachael were 1st cousins, as relayed by Anna during my visit. 2. Morris Kramer m Ruth 3. Freida (died in Holocaust) 4. Libby (Died in holocaust) 5. Sheindel (died in holocaust) 6. David (died in holocaust) 7. baby (died while Solomon in Army,WWI) E. Jacob Geringer (died in holocaust) info: was civil engineer in Austria. Developed an ear infection and needed an operation. #II Isaac Geringer m. Rachael (Plitt) Isaac was born in Zalescikia, Austria, married in Zalescikia, Austria, Rachael (Plitt) Geringer, born 1864, Zalescikia, Austria, d.JUN 24 1925, buried: Mt Zion Cemetary, NY. Isaac died Zalescikia,Austria. As per Ethel Levinson, Isaac came to America and didn't like it here. He went back to Zalescikia,Austria. Rachael: Died at 1209 Hoe Ave. Compound Fracture base of Skull,struck by trolley car. Isaac had 2 known children: A. Isser Geringer B. Samuel Geringer A. [husb#1] Isser Geringer m. Anna (Grashilschik) Isser b. SEP 15 1885, Zalescikia, Austria, married in Zalescikia, Austria to Anna (Grashilschik) Geringer. Anna b. MAR 8 1890, Horodischre,Russia. Isser died JAN 5 1944, buried: Mt Zion Cemetary, NY. Emigrated to US from Hamburg. Fur co: Gerringer, Sperling & Schecter,formed 1/20/27. Papers signed Isser Geringer of 1463 Hoe Ave, Bronx,NY Max Sperling 8644 24th St Brooklyn,NY Harry Schechter 128 East 2nd St,NYC Anna: Arrived on SS Campania on 12/1/1906 at NY. 1. Ben Geringer m. Anna (Woodman) Geringer, Anna b. Sep 13 1916, NY, d. Apr 9 1999, NY, buried: cremated. Ben Geringer recalls Gedale Geringer as being a cousin of his father. a. Daniel Geringer b. Laura Geringer 2. Helen (Geringer) Kaplan b. Nov 30 1916, Bronx,NY, m. in Ct, Irving Kaplan. Helen died Sep 20 1998, Fairfield,CT. Irving died 9/19/92 New London,Ct. a. Jon Kaplan m. Toni b. Jane (Geringer) m. Mr Brailsford A. (cont.) [husb#2] Isidore Kitzes m. Anna (Grashilschik) Isidore born 4/15/1884. Lived in Queens,NY married Anna after her first husband, Isser Geringer died in 1944. Isidore died 3/80. Anna died 11/74 in Ct. B. Samuel Geringer m. Eva (Besner) Samuel was born OCT 15 1887, Zalescikia, Austria, m. Eva (Besner) Geringer, b. OCT 7 1888, Zalescikia, Austria, d. APR 1 1960, buried: Mt Zion Cemetary, NY. Samuel died MAR 12 1944, buried: Mt Zion Cemetary, NY. 1917: Hakmeier & Geringer, Occupation Tailer, home 1086 South Blvd,NY 1920: Hakmeier & Geringer, Occupation Tailer, home 1209 Hoe Ave,NY 1933: Samuel & Eva, home 1209 Hoe Ave,NY Emigrated to US from Antwerp on vessel Briesland 1. Sylvia (Geringer) m. David Mermer Sylvia was born 1912, Sylvia died 12/16/87. David died 2/13/90. a. Spencer Mermer b. Richard Mermer c. Robert Mermer 2. Bernard Geringer m. Ethel Bernard was born Jan 9 1915, m. Ethel. Bernard died Mar 31 1998, Nashville,TN, buried: Sherith Israel cemetary. a. Michael Geringer b. Judy Geringer c. Steven Geringer 3. Ethel (Geringer) Levinson m. Hank Levinson. Ethel recalls Gedale Geringer as being a cousin of her father. a. Jeffrey Levinson m. Bobbie 4. Irving Geringer m. Florence Geringer. Irving was born 10/12/23 and died Aug 4 1993. a. Debra (Geringer) m. Rod Giambra. --------------------------------------------- Are you possibly related to a few Geringer branches that I am working on? If so please contact me. Froem Geringer m. Udes (Becker) lived at 317 East 108th Street,NYC (1907) A. Annie (Geringer) B. Yetta (Geringer ) Kasper C. aaron Geringer A. Anna(Geringer) m. Sam Geringer 1. Rose (Geringer) m. Hymie Schachner Hymie Schachner formed a Fur company with my cousin Isser Geringer in 1927. 2. Francis (Geringer) m. Sidney Meth 3. Lillian (Geringer) m. Ben Karnell B. Yetta (Geringer) m. #1 Jacob Moskowitz m. #2 Hyman Kasper 1. Ruth (Moskowitz) m. #1 Max Karnell m. #2 Irving Fisher Ruths daughter Enid Kuperman recalls cousin Florence (Geringer) married to Judge Stanley Fuld. She also recalls Milda (Geringer) Freund. C. Aaron Geringer 1. Joseph Geringer m. Selma (Singer) 2. Loraine (Geringer) m. Mr Stein 3. female (Geringer) m. Bert Platzer ------------------------------- A. Celia (Gerringer) Seltzer B. Harry Gerringer C. Isidore Gerringer D. Yetta (Gerringer) Altman E. Sarah Gerringer A. Celia (Gerringer) m. Bernard Seltzer 1. Clara (Seltzer) m. Sam Kaufman 2. Sydel "Bessie" (Seltzer) Gluck 3. Evelyn (Seltzer) Bell B. Harry Gerringer m. Bertha (Goldberg) 1. Ruth (Gerringer) m. #1 Walter Rochmis m. #2 Arthur Horowitz 2. Herman Gerringer m. #1 ? m. #2 Rose m. #3 Florence C. Isaac Gerringer m. Anna (Shankin or Schenkler) 1. Herman Gerringer m. Emma (Spector) 2. Samuel Gerringer m. Henrietta D. Yetta (Gerringer) m. #1 Jake m. #2 Sigmund Altman 1. Ruth (Altman) m. Morris Kramer 2. Helen 2. Regina (*Altman) m. Irving Altman * married uncles son. 3. Loretta (Altman) m. Fred Darmstadt E. Sarah Gerringer --------------------- Louis "Labesh" Geringer m. #1 Basie (Stoje) m. #2 Celia (Sherman) louis b 1863,d 5/1925 A. Clara (Geringer) m. Isadore Essenfeld Clara b 1883,d 1948 1. Cecelia (Essenfeld) m. #1 Mr Barnett m. #2 David Schneeberg 2. Leah (Essenfeld) m. #1 Mr Bobker m. #1 Mr Kleban 3. Abraham Essenfeld m. Gertrude (Seif) 4. Jesse Essenfeld m. Barbara (Breittholz) B. Leah "Lizzie" (Geringer) m. Mr Hafner C. Samuel Geringer D. Charles Geringer m. Pauline (Steinik) charles b 1885 E. Max Geringer m. Clara (Kerbel) max b 1886,d 1939 1. Sidney Geringer m. Rose 2. Francis Geringer 3. Sylvia Geringer 4. Lawrence Geringer ----------------- Wolf Geringer m. Freida (Schisler) wolf b 1851, d 1917 A. Sarah (Geringer) m. Abraham Reisner 1. Hanna 2. Morton Reisner B. Sam Geringer m. Anna (Geringer) 1. Rose (Geringer) m. Hyman Schachner 2. Francis (Geringer) m. Sidney Meth Lillian (Geringer) m. Benjamin Karnell C. Sophie (Geringer) m. Adolphe Robinson 1. Betty (Robinson) m. Louis Greene 2. Hyman Robinson 3. Frank Robinson 4. Morris Robinson 5. Minnie (Robinson) m. Manny Tarlov 6. Bill Robinson 7. Lena (Robinson) m. Dave Weinstock

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